Back-end Web Developer (Intermediate Systems Analyst)
Top Benefits
About the role
BCIT’sInformation Technology Servicesdepartment is seeking a**regular, full-time (1.0FTE) Back-end Web Developer (Intermediate Systems Analyst)**to help deliver high‑quality, user‑focused digital solutions across the institution.
As part of theSolution Deliverygroup, you’ll collaborate with a skilled and supportive team to design, build, and enhance robust web solutions on BCIT’s enterprise WordPress platform. Leveraging your PHP‑focused development expertise, you’ll contribute across the full development lifecycle—working closely with designers, strategists, and support teams to create scalable, well‑crafted solutions that make a real impact for students, faculty, and staff.
This role also offers an opportunity to gain exposure to BCIT’s SharePoint Online environment, supporting enhancement and configuration work based on ability and experience.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with others, and growing your technical skill set while building technology people rely on every day, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to BCIT’s digital ecosystem.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES**:**
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Participate in architectural and design discussions and collaborate with other developers, systems analysts, and the product team to define clear deliverables and establish project milestones.
-
Take ownership of features from end to end as they go through development, implementation, testing and maintenance phases.
-
Code and implement custom WordPress sites, features, and enhancements from design requirements, or plugins.
-
Develop, debug, and performance tune applications, themes, and contributed modules.
-
Identify opportunities to improve/enhance existing code or architecture for maximum speed and scalability.
-
Create and update reusable code libraries to streamline the WordPress development cycle and facilitate site documentation and maintenance.
-
Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS**:**
- Minimum two-year diploma in Computer Systems/Web Development or bachelor’s degree in communications, science, or business; and minimum six (4) years of current, practical experience, of which at least four (2) demonstrate web application development expertise.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Must have demonstrated specific current IT knowledge.
- Proven commitment to providing and maintaining the highest level of customer service.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet changing priorities and multi-task while meeting strict deadlines.
- Must be a team player and work well with cross-departmental teams.
- Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge and techniques.
- Commitment to regular ongoing professional development (including specific IT skills, professional associations, and current industry trends).
- High level of professionalism and ethics.
QUALIFICATIONSPECIFICS:
- Good knowledge of PHP, MySQL, JavaScript and WordPress.
- Experience implementing complex, scaled WordPress sites, including theming and custom module/plugin development, and administration/configuration of CMS core, plugins, and modules.
- Experience working with containerized environments such as Docker, Kubernetes or equivalent.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies, requirements gathering, sprint processes and ceremonies.
- Experience with Atlassian product suite (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence) or similar workflow management systems.
- Understanding of backend performance best practices.
- Ability to write quality, well-organized code and employ debugging and testing skills, including the application of coding standards.
- Experience developing and maintaining REST APIs.
- Experience working with modern SharePoint Online sites, including creating and managing sites and libraries, page customization, web part configuration, and site permission management.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and apply creative problem-solving skills.
EXPERIENCEINTHEFOLLOWINGWOULDBE ANASSET**:**
- Unit testing
- Continuous integration/continuous deployment
- General understanding of DNS, edge networks, and HTTP protocol
- Linux command line
- React JS applications
- Redis
- Jenkins
- Splunk
ATTRIBUTES**:**
-
Strong attention to detail, customer focused, ability to learn and adapt quickly and with ease.
-
A team player who enjoys working with people.
-
Well-organized with a methodical approach to work.
-
Keen interest in web technologies and tools.
-
Good sense of humour and an ability to prevent absurdity from affecting a commitment to results.
-
Energetic, motivated self-starter with the ability to learn quickly.
-
Fierce desire to meet deadlines.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on yourposition)
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at ourbenefit plans!
- Defined benefitpensionplan with employer contributions
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements available -Professional Developmentfunds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learningcoursesfree of charge -Wellnessand Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, andmore
- Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits,click here!
BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process shouldcontact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal.Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit ourfrequently asked questions (FAQs)page and seehow we hire.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Salary Range
$65,187 - $89,242 per annum
Additional Salary Information
Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
Position Details
Posting Category
Information Systems / Technology
Department 2
Enterprise Applications & Services
Campus Location
Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit
BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)
Job Status
Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Start Date
04/20/2026
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information
Competition Number
26FSA016
Competition Open Date
03/07/2026
Competition Close Date
03/21/2026
Open Until Filled?
No
About British Columbia Institute of Technology
For 60 years, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education that prepares learners to provide applied solutions to industry challenges.
As one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes with five campuses, 300+ programs, and over 45,000 students enrolled each year, BCIT connects education, industry, and government in building an agile workforce. The BCIT curriculum is developed through close consultation with industry, and delivered by instructors who have hands-on experience in their fields.
BCIT offers over 300 programs – from certificates and diplomas to bachelor's and master's degrees – in areas such as Applied and Natural Sciences, Business and Media, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Trades and Apprenticeship.
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Back-end Web Developer (Intermediate Systems Analyst)
Top Benefits
About the role
BCIT’sInformation Technology Servicesdepartment is seeking a**regular, full-time (1.0FTE) Back-end Web Developer (Intermediate Systems Analyst)**to help deliver high‑quality, user‑focused digital solutions across the institution.
As part of theSolution Deliverygroup, you’ll collaborate with a skilled and supportive team to design, build, and enhance robust web solutions on BCIT’s enterprise WordPress platform. Leveraging your PHP‑focused development expertise, you’ll contribute across the full development lifecycle—working closely with designers, strategists, and support teams to create scalable, well‑crafted solutions that make a real impact for students, faculty, and staff.
This role also offers an opportunity to gain exposure to BCIT’s SharePoint Online environment, supporting enhancement and configuration work based on ability and experience.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating with others, and growing your technical skill set while building technology people rely on every day, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to BCIT’s digital ecosystem.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES**:**
-
Participate in architectural and design discussions and collaborate with other developers, systems analysts, and the product team to define clear deliverables and establish project milestones.
-
Take ownership of features from end to end as they go through development, implementation, testing and maintenance phases.
-
Code and implement custom WordPress sites, features, and enhancements from design requirements, or plugins.
-
Develop, debug, and performance tune applications, themes, and contributed modules.
-
Identify opportunities to improve/enhance existing code or architecture for maximum speed and scalability.
-
Create and update reusable code libraries to streamline the WordPress development cycle and facilitate site documentation and maintenance.
-
Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS**:**
- Minimum two-year diploma in Computer Systems/Web Development or bachelor’s degree in communications, science, or business; and minimum six (4) years of current, practical experience, of which at least four (2) demonstrate web application development expertise.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Must have demonstrated specific current IT knowledge.
- Proven commitment to providing and maintaining the highest level of customer service.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet changing priorities and multi-task while meeting strict deadlines.
- Must be a team player and work well with cross-departmental teams.
- Ability to learn quickly and apply new knowledge and techniques.
- Commitment to regular ongoing professional development (including specific IT skills, professional associations, and current industry trends).
- High level of professionalism and ethics.
QUALIFICATIONSPECIFICS:
- Good knowledge of PHP, MySQL, JavaScript and WordPress.
- Experience implementing complex, scaled WordPress sites, including theming and custom module/plugin development, and administration/configuration of CMS core, plugins, and modules.
- Experience working with containerized environments such as Docker, Kubernetes or equivalent.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies, requirements gathering, sprint processes and ceremonies.
- Experience with Atlassian product suite (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence) or similar workflow management systems.
- Understanding of backend performance best practices.
- Ability to write quality, well-organized code and employ debugging and testing skills, including the application of coding standards.
- Experience developing and maintaining REST APIs.
- Experience working with modern SharePoint Online sites, including creating and managing sites and libraries, page customization, web part configuration, and site permission management.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and apply creative problem-solving skills.
EXPERIENCEINTHEFOLLOWINGWOULDBE ANASSET**:**
- Unit testing
- Continuous integration/continuous deployment
- General understanding of DNS, edge networks, and HTTP protocol
- Linux command line
- React JS applications
- Redis
- Jenkins
- Splunk
ATTRIBUTES**:**
-
Strong attention to detail, customer focused, ability to learn and adapt quickly and with ease.
-
A team player who enjoys working with people.
-
Well-organized with a methodical approach to work.
-
Keen interest in web technologies and tools.
-
Good sense of humour and an ability to prevent absurdity from affecting a commitment to results.
-
Energetic, motivated self-starter with the ability to learn quickly.
-
Fierce desire to meet deadlines.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on yourposition)
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at ourbenefit plans!
- Defined benefitpensionplan with employer contributions
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements available -Professional Developmentfunds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learningcoursesfree of charge -Wellnessand Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, andmore
- Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits,click here!
BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process shouldcontact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal.Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit ourfrequently asked questions (FAQs)page and seehow we hire.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Salary Range
$65,187 - $89,242 per annum
Additional Salary Information
Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
Position Details
Posting Category
Information Systems / Technology
Department 2
Enterprise Applications & Services
Campus Location
Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit
BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)
Job Status
Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Start Date
04/20/2026
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information
Competition Number
26FSA016
Competition Open Date
03/07/2026
Competition Close Date
03/21/2026
Open Until Filled?
No
About British Columbia Institute of Technology
For 60 years, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been delivering flexible, relevant, and future-proof education that prepares learners to provide applied solutions to industry challenges.
As one of BC’s largest post-secondary institutes with five campuses, 300+ programs, and over 45,000 students enrolled each year, BCIT connects education, industry, and government in building an agile workforce. The BCIT curriculum is developed through close consultation with industry, and delivered by instructors who have hands-on experience in their fields.
BCIT offers over 300 programs – from certificates and diplomas to bachelor's and master's degrees – in areas such as Applied and Natural Sciences, Business and Media, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Trades and Apprenticeship.